Frequently Asked Questions

To order a skip call Peterborough Skip Hire on 01733 514638. Our team will be happy to discuss what size skip you require, and arrange a delivery date for you.

We have a full page dedicated to our skip prices which can be seen here.

Yes, you can cancel your skip up until it is given to a driver for delivery. Before this, any cancellations will be refunded in full.

Our standard skip hire starts at one week. Here at Peterborough Skip Hire we can accommodate longer skip hire with a maximum of 4 weeks. If you have a bespoke request call our friendly team on 01733 514638 and we will try to accommodate your needs to the best of our ability.

If you’ve hired the skip for a week we’ll pick it up on the arranged date seven days after delivery. If you fill the skip earlier and want it moved before the seventh day, call our team on 01733 514638 to organise a collection date.

Our skip hire prices include all aspects of the skip hire process. That’s covering delivery, collection, and the disposal of your waste.

Here at Peterborough Skip Hire, we have the following skips available for hire

• 4 Yard
• 6 Yard
• 8 Yard
• 8 Yard Enclosed
• 10 Yard
• 12 Yard
• 12 Yard Enclosed
• 16 Yard
• 16 Yard Enclosed
• 20 Yard Roll On Roll Off
• 40 Yard Roll On Roll Off

If you’re not sure what skip you need, visit our skip size guide.

It really depends on what type of waste you choose. We offer skips which can handle three different types of waste.

• General (generic home goods)
• Inert (soil, sand, concrete)
• Wood

Please fill your skip to the fill line or else we won’t be able to collect it.

Here are just some of the items you are not allowed to put in a general waste skip.

• Asbestos
• Plasterboard
• Paint
• Tyres
• Gas cylinders
• Large appliances (fridges/freezers)
• Electrics such as televisions/computer monitors
• Oil
• Batteries and other chemicals

View our guide on what you can and can't put in a skip

Please ensure that you only fill the skip to as high as the sides, also known as the fill line, to avoid issues at collection.

You can put your skip on your driveway or around the back of your property. If you need the skip on the road or a grass verge you must get a permit licence from your local council. Our experienced team can help advise you through this process.

Here at Peterborough Skip Hire, we aim to responsibly dispose of your waste, by recycling up to 90% of the total load.

Yes. Peterborough Skip Hire are fully licenced with the Environmental Agency and other local authorities. So rest assured that we’re handling your waste to the highest standard, with our environmental promise guaranteed.